Todays Games

[Sweep]

Maybe if it was say Australia vs New Zealand it'd been on ITV4

Portugal v Chile is no more interesting than Australia v New Zealand.

 

I'll bet the viewing figures for that match are awful, and probably 1/10th what they would of got had Coronation Street been in its usual slot

[Didledee]

Portugal v Chile is no more interesting than Australia v New Zealand.

 

I'll bet the viewing figures for that match are awful, and probably 1/10th what they would of got had Coronation Street been in its usual slot

 

Well I agree with the last sentence I guess, but the first one, Ronaldo and Sanchez make it a lot more interesting would have pulled in a lot of viewers, best sport in the world, 2 of the best players in the world, the tournament won't get anywere near what the WC will, but it's still football and far more entertaining than a 30 minute soap(imo) the game wasn't great but some good chances missed by both teams.

 

ITV hardly as any football these days, just highlights, England and a tournament every 1 or 2 years. Plenty of time for Corrie etc.

[zurichwhite]

Was Corrie not on last night? Couldn't find it on Sky go download just when I was hoping the Maria/ t'other bird with the cracking tits showdown was going to result in a lezza wrestling match

[Sweep]

 

 

ITV hardly as any football these days, just highlights, England and a tournament every 1 or 2 years. Plenty of time for Corrie etc.

 

I agree, and I'm not overly fussed either way. It's just the fact that ITV is an business, and survives from it's advertising, so the fact that they gave up a prime time slot, for a nothing match, that next to nobody in the UK gives a monkeys about seems a bit odd

[frank_spencer]

I agree, and I'm not overly fussed either way. It's just the fact that ITV is an business, and survives from it's advertising, so the fact that they gave up a prime time slot, for a nothing match, that next to nobody in the UK gives a monkeys about seems a bit odd

Could well be part of the contract with fifa for the world cup/ England etc

[Sweep]

Could well be part of the contract with fifa for the world cup/ England etc

 

It must be, no way would they show that shit otherwise

[Marc505]

Its got a 3/4 play off game too fucking hell you'd just wanna get out of there

[MalcolmW]

Its got a 3/4 play off game too fucking hell you'd just wanna get out of there

 

Who were the last team to finish third in the FA Cup?

[Sweep]

Who were the last team to finish third in the FA Cup?

 

Burnley

[MalcolmW]

Burnley

 quite right.

[MalcolmW]

Michael O'Halloran playing for Rangers tonight (and Jak Alnwick on the bench).

[MalcolmW]

Connah's Quay 1-0 up on HJK Helsinki at half time in Europa League. Scorer - Nathan Woolfe.

[Marc505]

Who were the last team to finish third in the FA Cup?

Burnley probably, at a guess

[Morizio]

Preston have lost their manager. Gone to Sunderland.

 

Never really minded PNE but theyve been lording it a bit recently so fuck em, want to see them struggle and go down.

[Leyther_Matt]

A ping pong table has been spotted travelling up the M61 at great speed.

[Matt Lofthouse]

Never really minded PNE but theyve been lording it a bit recently so fuck em, want to see them struggle and go down.

Like ????????

[Mounts Kipper]

The problem in England is when a player gets to 18-21 they stagnate. It's not due to inferior technique. The Spanish, German, French, Italian and Portuguese leagues give their talented kids a chance at that age, whereas in England the culture is much less forgiving. The vast majority of managers (with a few exceptions) prefer experienced players, even if they're average, and fans are not willing to show young players patience.

 

Also, coaching has improved at junior levels but it still hasn't caught up yet in senior football where there are still a lot of dinosaurs around.

 

England won't compete until we have a higher number of coaches who know what they're doing.

I don't think our technique at the moment is anywhere near that of the other big countries Spain for example are a million miles better technically and the playing style makes our kick and rush style look like something out of the 50s. Hopefully the new FA DNA project will bring us somewhere near where we need to be but it'll be 10 years before we see if it has.

[HomerJay]

Brazil, argentina, chile. Who are all in the fifa top 4. Do they put millions into youth development?

 

Or do they just have an actual appetite for success. Rather than thinking they are Billy big bollocks on their first pro contract?

Edited July 2, 2017 by HomerJay

[DirtySanchez]

FIFA rankings are bollocks especially as Switzerland are ninth and Spain are joint tenth with Poland

[Didledee]

See Germany put a player on the line for that last minute freekick.

[Pablo]

decent

Edited July 3, 2017 by Pablo

[radcliffe white]

Looks like we're facing John terry this season, signing for villa

[bwfc87]

Looks like we're facing John terry this season, signing for villa

Reported to be getting 60k a week. Never thought I'd see championship club being able to give that to one player.

[Guest]

Looks like we're facing John terry this season, signing for villa

 

Madine v Terry

 

 

 

Only one winner

[Eavesy]

Madine v Terry

 

 

 

Only one winner

 

The question should be why the hell are we lumping up towards John Terry?